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Pike County, OH
5 cities and towns and 6 ZIP codes in Pike County, Ohio.
Population
27,044
Land area
440sq mi
People per sq mi
61
ZIP codes
6
Cities and towns in Pike County
Pike County at a glance
- Pike County is 79% less dense than Ohio as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $52,736 a year, 26% less than the Ohio figure of $71,389.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $163,800 (24% below Ohio) and median rent is $907 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Waverly (4,127), Piketon (2,291) and Beaver (534).
Local data for Pike County, OH
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes3
- Schools16
- Colleges1
- Libraries4
- Banks6
- Post Offices6
- Parks10
- Grocery Stores11
- Restaurants47
- Affordable Housing6
- Dialysis Centers1
- Community Health Centers5
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment9
- Private Schools2
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities1
- Historic Places5
Housing and community stats
Pike County, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$52,736
Poverty rate
21.3%
Median home value
$163,800
Prices +3.5% in a year
Median rent
$907/mo
Homeownership
68.5%
Bachelor's or higher
16.3%
Median age
41.7
Average commute
29.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,854), Irish Americans (2,606), French Americans (453).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Sep 2026, -1.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,949
10,637 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,649
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$574M
FY 2026, $21,190 per person
PPP loans
$24.7M
348 loans, 3,315 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$72.3K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Pike County, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone86.9%
- Carpooled6.0%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked1.1%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home5.2%
Average one-way commute: 29.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Pike County, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
395
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
75
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 22°F
43.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Pike County, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.2%
U.S. 33.3% +9.9 pts
Diabetes
16.2%
U.S. 12.1% +4.1 pts
Smoking
22.9%
U.S. 12.8% +10.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.2%
U.S. 11.1% -0.9 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Pike County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Pike County, OH?
- Waverly is the largest city or town in Pike County, with about 4,127 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Pike County?
- Pike County includes 6 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 45613, 45624, 45642, 45646, 45661.
- What is the population of Pike County, OH?
- About 27,044 people live in Pike County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Pike County?
- Pike County borders Ross County, Scioto County, Highland County, Jackson County, Adams County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023